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Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Mt Vernon Hospital

Overview of Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Mt Vernon Hospital

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing can be found in Mount Vernon, NY (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine.

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Selectivity

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. Instructors at Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 134 students were enrolled in the school. Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"TO PROVIDE AN EXCELENT EDUCATION EXPERIENCE, WHICH WILL ENABLE ITS GRADUATES TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF SOCIETY BY PREPARING INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING WHILE LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Mt Vernon Hospital
53 Valentine St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
General Phone: (914) 361-6537
http://hopfer.org

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine74registered nursing

Number of programs and degrees for Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree741

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Student Body

In 2007-2008, Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing had a total enrollment of 134 students (98 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White17%
Black57%
Hispanic14%
Asian9%
Unknown3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-194%
20-212%
22-246%
25-2930%
30-3416%
35-3919%
40-4918%
50-644%

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Mount Vernon, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,110
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,110
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2217800)

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year2*5$90,000
All faculty totalcalendar year2*5$90,000

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Degree Programs (2007)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

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Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Salaries of full-time faculty
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Female % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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